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Game Master John Woodford

The unsuspecting ogres close, apparently expecting to get within javelin range of the visible party members before launching. Trox cuts down the first one, who dies before it can process what just happened. Skarn wounds his before Trox finishes it; the rest of the ogres are out of Skarn's reach, so if he wants to attack he'll have to step up.

Round 10:

Everyone can act!

Erond will keep trying to cut down the enemies as they approach the line.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 241d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (1) = 24

Attack Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 271d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (5) = 29

Attack Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 241d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (4) = 27

Iterative Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 241d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (4) = 24

Inspire +5/+5, divine favour, contagious zeal, haste

He will also set his imp familiar (who is invisible shape of a cat) just behind the line incase more melee is needed.

Sure, Skarn will step up and attack the one in the middle with that last attack.

In the new round, he'll attack the same one...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 11 = 26
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11 x4, P

I should be AC 30 against these guys.

A voice from no where, "Let me go boss I can rip these giants to pieces."

Erond rebuts, "You're a house cat. I don't believe you."

"Don't summon a powerful devil and not use me to dominate lesser beings."

Erond responds, "You're an imp."

"I'm a Consular."

Erond rolls his eyes "You keep saying that and I don't know what it means. Also I'm trying to fight, so keep it down and make sure nothing gets to close."

Cordwin will shoot a bolt at the nearest giant.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 8 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 3 = 11

Trox smiles as his strikes lands and steps up.

"Not today, not again. I am the wall you will not pass."

He swings at the one wearing green.

+1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

"Fire at the back, we will hold the line!"

Current AC 30/14/27

Bless +1, Prayer +1, Haste +1, Inspire Courage +2, Badgers Ferocity

On the previous round: As Skarn steps up over their fallen comrades (and, probably, their relatives by at least two means...ogres), the two ogres in the new front line swing at him with their greatclubs. Both miss.

Round 10 (ongoing):

nitiative order (rearranged)
Skarn-acted
Trox-acted
Erond/TBD (60')-acted
Jak (60')
Vale (60')
Kaven (60')
Cordwin (60')-acted
Druamin (20')
Kobu (20')
Ogres

Skarn hits his again but doesn't drop it. Cordwin fires on the same one, though, and finishes it off. Trox steps up and badly wounds his, while Erond fires through the gap and drops two more. Erond and Cordwin, don't forget to keep track of your ammunition use.

Trox' Vital Strike extra damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Druamin and Kobu to go!

Ogres: AC 17 T 8 FF 17
HP taken - Green: 22; Everyone else 0
Ogre leader: AC ? T ? FF ? HP taken: 0

Will do gm. As a note I have paid for all my ammo to be durable. So I will be sending my familiar to get them all after each fight.

As the ogres engage, or rather, are beset upon, Druamin grins. He takes a few seconds and casts a spell in the direction of Trox and Erond. Their weapons take on a gleam. "Ok guys, don't cut yourself now. Your weapons are extra sharp!" He chuckles then turns to Kobu. "It's your turn now too. Just don't get hurt, ok?"

Kobu prances in place a couple beats then charges forward. When he's in reach he smacks his quill-filled tail at the ogre.

tail slap@green: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
dmg,strong jaw: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 = 8 Does the benefit from Improved Natural Attack stack with the benefit from Strong Jaw? If so, the that should be 2d8 instead of 2d6.

I see no reason why the two effects wouldn't stack.

Errr, and Skarn will take a 5' step and Cleave to the next one to the north...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 11 = 41
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 = 10 x4, P

I should be AC 28 (not 30) against these guys, due to Cleave.

Skarn, I think you have to step before the first strike (i.e., you can't take a 5' step between blows to perform a Cleave followup attack), but that doesn't change anything in this case.

Skarn, I think you have to step before the first strike (i.e., you can't take a 5' step between blows to perform a Cleave followup attack), but that doesn't change anything in this case.

Glad to follow your interpretation of this rule.

Ok. Since the effects stack, I'll reroll the damage.

dmg, strong jaw: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 = 16

Skarn and Kubo badly wound the red ogre, but can't manage to drop it. Then more ogres, including one in better armor and carrying an ogre hook instead of a greatclub, mob the line. None of them can manage to hit, though (because the GM can't roll over 9). The remaining half-dozen launch a flight of javelins at Erond; one comes close, but the cleric takes no damage.

Round 11:

Initiative order (rearranged)
Skarn-
Trox-
Erond/imp (60')-
Jak (60')
Vale (60')
Kaven (60')
Cordwin (60')-
Druamin (20')
Kobu
Ogres

Everyone can act!

Ogres: AC 17 T 8 FF 17
HP taken - Green: 22; Red 26 Everyone else 0
Ogre leader: AC ? T ? FF ? HP taken: 0

Erond will keep trying to cut down enemies that this team mates are not engaged with.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 361d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (1) = 23

Attack Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 271d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (5) = 24

Attack Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 281d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (1) = 18

Iterative Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 211d8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (5) = 29

Inspire +5/+5, divine favour, contagious zeal, haste

"Now look, all that talking got there attention and they are going to skewer me."

"You're and idiot Erond." the voice from nowhere says.

Trox whispers "Where do you think your going?" as he swings at the sickly yellow ogre to the north. If that falls she turns to green.

+1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

+1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Skarn will attack Red...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 11 = 35
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 = 10 x4, P

and Cleave to Green...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 11 = 34
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11 x4, P

I should be AC 28 (not 30) against these guys, due to Cleave.

If Red drops, Skarn will 5' step SW after he swings at Green.

Cordwin will Continue to shoot a bolt at the nearest ogre.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 8 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 3 = 10

Check the buff that were cast. You should be getting +5 to attack and damage from Erond alone.

Ok, put me down for having cast Bless for +1/0 and Prayer for +1/+1

That will sum to:

+8/+3, and +1 to AC, and other haste and bless type effects. Bless and Prayer provide bonuses to some saves too.

As an admin note, for Skarn he has +11/+4, and +3 to AC.

I had these buffs noted earlier, did I miss something?

Hit should have been 28 / 17
Damage at lest 25/24

I think all the buffs are listed below.

Bless +1, Prayer +1, Haste +1, Inspire Courage +2, Badgers Ferocity

I think BF was cast on others, not me though.

Sorry all was just referencing Cordwin's damage. I'm sure the rest everything else is perfect.

Erond, can you go over again how you get +5/+5 off of inspire courage?

Druamin moves a few steps forward while still concentrating on keeping his friends' weapons extra sharp. "Keep at it Kobu!", he shouts and pumps his fist in the air.

Kobu's ear perk up at the encouragement and he makes another strike against the ogre.

tail slap@red: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
dmg,improved nat, strong jaw: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 4) + 6 = 18

Trox hits the ogre once, but his second blow glances off of the creature's hide armor. Skarn cuts down both of the badly wounded ogres in the front line, and then Cordwin and Kubo direct their attacks at the last ogre in front. It goes down as well.

As the next trio advances, the leader steps into a flank on Trox and hammers at the fighter, hitting him once for 31 HP. Its followup attack misses, as do all of the other melee ogres. The javelin flight at Erond also misses.

Round 12:

Initiative order (rearranged)
Skarn-
Trox-
Erond/imp (60')-
Jak (60')
Vale (60')
Kaven (60')
Cordwin (60')-
Druamin (20')
Kobu
Ogres

Everyone can act again!

Ogres: AC 17 T 8 FF 17
HP taken - Yellow, Red, Blue, Black, Orange, Green: 0
Ogre leader: AC 21 T 10 FF 20 HP taken: 25

Skarn takes a 5' step forward, and then attacks the one to his SW...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 11 = 24
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11 x4, P

and Cleaves to the one directly West of him if he hits

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 11 = 30
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 4 = 15 x4, P

I should be AC 28 (not 30) against these guys, due to Cleave.

Trox grunts at the hit looking at the boss, speaking quietly. "That all you got you big oaf?"

+1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 3 = 23

+1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 3 = 22

He swings twice but finds his timing just doesn't feel right.

Cordwin will shoot a bolt at the leader.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 8 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 3 = 10

Erond will keep trying clear out the fodder (those that are not the leader.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 301d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (5) = 21

Attack Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 331d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (2) = 18

Attack Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 361d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (3) = 25

Iterative Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 291d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (3) = 20

Inspire +4/+4, divine favour, contagious zeal, haste

Kobu steps forward and swings his tail and the next ogre.

tail slap@green: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
dmg,improved nat, strong jaw: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14

As an ogre closes in on him, Druamin takes a step away. His focus is taken by making sure to keep his friends' weapons extra sharp but he is able to reache into his bag and pull out a potion.

5 foot step, concentrate, get potion

Crossposted with Druamin. Given that there are no ogres in range of Kubo, I'll assume he waits until they close so he can attack without taking an AoO.

Skarn wounds two, then Erond finishes them off with an arrow each and takes out a third with his third and fourth arrows. Trox hits the leader once, but Cordwin's crossbow bolt fails to get through its armor. Kubo scuttles forward and swats at one of the remaining ogres as it closes, doing it some damage. None of the line ogres manage to connect, but one gets in position to distract Trox at just the wrong moment for the leader to land a devastating blow on him. Take 80 HP, Trox. That's not looking good.

Round 13:

Initiative order (rearranged)
Skarn-
Trox-
Erond/imp (60')-
Jak (60')
Vale (60')
Kaven (60')
Cordwin (60')-
Druamin (20')
Kobu
Ogres

Everyone can act!

Ogres: AC 17 T 8 FF 17
HP taken - Yellow, Blue, Black: 0
Ogre leader: AC 21 T 10 FF 20 HP taken: 48

Cordwin will shoot another bolt at the leader.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 8 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 3 = 7

Trox, per our discussion you only take 25 HP.

Cordwin again can't find a weak spot in the ogre's armor.

"Trox you want some assistance? Well you little demon here is you chance get up there and stat being a nuisance." Erond allows the imp to enter the fray.

"I have been unleashed."

Udent will move into the leaders square and attack breaking invisibility. Biting the calf of the giant.

"I will be your downfall."

Bite: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 2 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 361d3 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 + 4 + 2 = 16 vs flat-footed AC.

Shield Companion running.

Erond seeing the power of the leader will focus on them.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 321d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (3) = 21

Attack Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 201d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (3) = 26

Attack Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 371d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (1) = 17

Iterative Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 151d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (1) = 18

Inspire +4/+4, divine favour, contagious zeal, haste

Confirmation Attack Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 381d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 + 1d8 + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 + (4) + (7) + 2 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 4 = 42 if baggers ferocity is still up.

Yep, Badger's Ferocity is still up. Glad someone got a crit on it!

Kobu seems to be enjoying the activity. He swings his tail into the closest ogre again.

tail slap@blue: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
dmg,improved nat, strong jaw: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

Druamin watches Erond's arrows fly through the air and slam into the leader. "Ho! Great shot Erond. And I think you made that one hurt!" Druamin continues to focus on keeping his allies' weapons sharp and also moves another few steps further away from the ogre.

One thing I'm not liking about Badger's Ferocity is that I have to spend my standard action each turn to keep it up. But letting Trox and Erond get better crits is probably better than having me in the battle. Especially since Kobu is doing dmg for me.

Not sure which way to step to get the leader but a 5ft step is involved in that direction.

Trox feels like he escaped death by a thin margin, again, and swings for all he is worth at the leader of the ogres. The swing feels really, really good but it does not bite as deep as one would hope.

+1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 5 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 3 = 17
Crit Confirm +1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

+1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 3 = 23

Haste Attack +1 Adamantine Longsword PA: 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 3 = 23

AC: 30

I guess a crit is the way to follow almost dieing.

Why did you drop the +5 on your crit confirm?

Skarn takes a 5' step to his NW to be in the crease between those two opponents. He attacks the one to his north first...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 11 = 35
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 = 13 x4, P

and Cleaves to the one directly West of him if he hits

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 11 = 25
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11 x4, P

I should be AC 28 (not 30) against these guys, due to Cleave.

Copy and paste error, confirm to hit should be 35.

Errr, wait. I'm hasted, I get a third attack, right?

Against whichever of my two opponents are still up...

Heavy Pick +1 Hit: 1d20 + 11 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 11 = 40
Heavy Pick +1 Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12 x4, P

Yep. One extra attack at your highest BAB in a full attack action.

Skarn hits both ogres, wounding but not dropping them. Feeling the cold breath of mortality on the back of his neck, Trox redoubles his efforts and cuts repeatedly at the far more dangerous ogre combatant. After multiple blows strike home, it falls. Erond and Kubo finish off the remaining ogres with arrow and quilled tail.

Out of combat!

Woot!

Cordwin will trot over and try to retrieve his bolts.

1 is good!

Bolt 1: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Bolt 2: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Bolt 3: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Bolt 4: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Bolt 5: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Bolt 6: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Not bad! Only one bolt is unusable! Cordwin says with a nod of satisfaction.

"Well, those goons came in the same old way, and we sent them to meet Haggakal in a timely fashion!"

Skarn moves to Trox, "let me see those wounds."

He casts CLW...

CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

twice...

CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

and looks to Cordwin and Druamin, "any help here gentledwarves?"

Trox kneels down near the body of the leader speaking quietly.

"You nearly had me. I need to get tougher."

He feels the healing and sighs. "Thank you Skarn, I am a little beat up but will live." He stands seeing a good chunk of blood. [b] "If anyone has other ways to heal it might be good before we move on.

50/90hp